Alachua County, Florida Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Alachua County, Florida Electricity Overview
With 6.34% of Alachua County's total electricity coming from the use of coal, the county ranks 6th out of 67 counties in Florida in total megawatt hours produced from coal.
Alachua County is the 252nd largest county in the nation.
Alachua County is the 241st largest producing county in the US out of 3221 counties when it comes to megawatt hours produced from sustainable fuel types.
As the 14th highest generator of solar energy in Florida out of 67, Alachua County produces 309,842 megawatt hours from solar.
Alachua County is the 970th largest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 3221 counties in the US, with a population of 278,468 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 2,011,822.
In the previous 12 months, Alachua County saw a 3.82% decline in CO2 emissions per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,265,668 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.73 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
2,011,822 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
877,773 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,134,049 MWh
Production per Capita
7.22 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,936,513,249 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
6,954.17 kg
Gainesville, FL Electricity Overview
Gainesville's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.91 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 1.50% lower than Florida's average rate of 13.10 cents, ranking the city at 487th best for average electricity rate out of 960 cities in the state. The city ranks 3rd in the state out of 960 cities for electricity produced per resident from the use of natural gas. Their electricity production facilities generated 202,819.69 less megawatt hours from coal during the past 12 months compared to the previous year. This results in a drop of 330,375.2 megawatt hours down to 127,555.52 megawatt hours generated from coal.
Roughly 1,402,867,631.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions are released in Gainesville from electricity use each year. Additionally, the city ranks 6th highest in the state for emissions per capita, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Natural Gas makes up 58.79% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Gainesville. Secondary fuels used in electricity generation include Wood/Wood Waste Solids at 33.35% and Coal at 7.49% of production. Gainesville has the 2nd most electricity generation plants of any city in Florida, with 5 total plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Gainesville
Gainesville residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Gainesville, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.48 | 141.65 | 2,367,495 | 271,725,200 | |
| Gainesville Regional Utilities | BUNDLED | 13.02 | 104.36 | 2,167,014 | 850,316 | 110,697,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Gainesville, Florida include: 32608, 32607, 32605, 32606, 32601, 32609, 32641, 32653, 32603, 32612
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Alachua, FL Electricity Overview
Alachua's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 11.68 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 10.87% lower than Florida's average rate of 13.10 cents, ranking the city at 60th best for average electricity rate out of 960 cities in the state. Alachua Electric sells an estimated 123,714.87 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $122.11 per month, while the Florida average is $146.04.
Alachua emits 4,607.92 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 53rd highest polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 48,724,121.01 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 328th highest for total pollution in Florida. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alachua
Alachua residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in March.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alachua, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alachua Electric | BUNDLED | 11.41 | 107 | 44,032.2 | 5,025,634.1 | |
| Clay Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.48 | 141.65 | 2,367,495 | 271,725,200 | |
| Duke Energy Florida | BUNDLED | 14.80 | 157.19 | 21,619,206 | 3,200,446,737 | |
| Gainesville Regional Utilities | BUNDLED | 13.02 | 104.36 | 850,316 | 110,697,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Alachua, Florida include: 32653, 32615, 32643, 32616
Newberry, FL Electricity Overview
Newberry's residents pay an average residential electricity rate of 12.00 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 8.39% lower than Florida's average rate of 13.10 cents, ranking the city at 68th best for average electricity rate out of 960 cities in the state. With an estimated 2,183 residential customers, Clay Electric Cooperative is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Newberry emits 4,607.92 kilograms of CO2 pollution per capita from electricity use, which makes it the 18th highest polluting city out of 960 cities in Florida based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 33,831,331.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the city 383rd highest for total pollution in Florida. The city is home to zero power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Newberry
Newberry residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Newberry, Florida
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Florida Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 12.46 | 129.64 | 382,845 | 47,703,500 | |
| Clay Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 11.48 | 141.65 | 2,367,495 | 271,725,200 | |
| Newberry Utilities | BUNDLED | 11.28 | 117.3 | 21,946.69 | 2,475,939.23 |
Zips with electric coverage in Newberry, Florida include: 32605, 32669, 32643, 32618
Electricity Production in Alachua County, Florida
Power Plants in Alachua County, Florida
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Deerhaven Generating StationGainesville Regional Utilities (100.00%) | Gainesville | FL | Natural Gas | 738,174 | 584,455,334.32 | 791.76 | ||
Deerhaven RenewableGainesville Regional Utilities (100.00%) | Gainesville | FL | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 569,260 | 696,686,992.82 | 1,223.85 | ||
University of FloridaDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Gainesville | FL | Natural Gas | 350,961 | 152,616,053.52 | 434.85 | ||
Santa Fe Solar Power PlantDuke Energy Florida (100.00%) | Alachua County | FL | Solar | 160,816 | ||||
Horizon Solar Energy CenterFlorida Power & Light (100.00%) | Alachua County | FL | Solar | 148,133 | ||||
South Energy CenterGainesville Regional Utilities (100.00%) | Gainesville | FL | Natural Gas | 43,585 | 10,089,412.06 | 231.49 | ||
Butler PlazaCF Gainesville Owner One (100.00%) | Gainesville | FL | Solar | 893 |
Alachua County, Florida Details
Releasing 1,936,513,248.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Alachua County ranks 15th highest out of 67 counties in Florida for total emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the county ranks 750th highest in the country for pollution per capita, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 6,954.17 kilograms of emissions per capita. Power generating plants in the county most often use Natural Gas, which makes up 49.76% (or 1,001,048.22 megawatt hours) of the fuel types used for electricity production in the county. Wood/Wood Waste Solids (28.23%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Solar (15.40%). Alachua County has 7 electricity plants, which is 7th most in the state.
Providers In Each City in Alachua County:
- Alachua, Florida:
- Gainesville Regional Utilities: 4.67%
- Clay Electric Cooperative: 36.81%
- Alachua Electric: 53.57%
- Duke Energy Florida: 4.94%
- Archer, Florida:
- Duke Energy Florida: 20.01%
- Clay Electric Cooperative: 55.88%
- Central Florida Electric Cooperative: 24.11%
- Gainesville, Florida:
- Gainesville Regional Utilities: 92.79%
- Clay Electric Cooperative: 7.21%
- High Springs, Florida:
- Clay Electric Cooperative: 58.94%
- Central Florida Electric Cooperative: 2.02%
- Duke Energy Florida: 39.04%
- La Crosse, Florida:
- Clay Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
- Micanopy, Florida:
- Duke Energy Florida: 100.00%
- Newberry, Florida:
- Clay Electric Cooperative: 38.18%
- Newberry Utilities: 6.87%
- Central Florida Electric Cooperative: 54.95%
- Waldo, Florida:
- Clay Electric Cooperative: 18.94%
- Florida Power & Light: 81.06%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Alachua County, Florida?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville Regional Utilities | 99,665 |
| 2 | Clay Electric Cooperative | 68,059 |
| 3 | Alachua Electric | 4,638 |
| 4 | Duke Energy Florida | 3,518 |
| 5 | Newberry Utilities | 2,091 |
| 6 | Central Florida Electric Cooperative | 909 |
How many power plants are located within Alachua County, Florida?
There are 7 power plants located in Alachua County, Florida
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Alachua County, Florida?
By total megawatt hours sold, Gainesville Regional Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in Alachua County, Florida.
How many electric companies offer service in Alachua County, Florida?
There are 6 electricity providers operating in Alachua County, Florida.
